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64% of the adult population in the United States is either overweight or obese.
Healthcare providers should be aware of the high prevalence of obesity in their patient population.
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An estimated 64% of the adult population in the United States is either overweight or obese.
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Outpatient Management of Obesity: A Primary Care Perspective
James O. Hill et al. · Obesity Research · 2002
DOI 10.1038/oby.2002.205
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